US Bridges

Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River

FairPosted for load

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of LA 25 · Structure no. 625230396901091

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJoseph RD
CrossesBogue Falaya River
Location1.3 MI East of LA 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.66031, -90.18052
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Joseph RD over Bogue Falaya River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.